Monument record CAM 043 - 'The island' Marstons pit
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5763e 2716e (114m by 186m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | CAVENHAM, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Evaluation, 1.01ha, a few scattered features thought to be prehistoric (S1).
An archaeological monitoring of topsoil stripping was carried out on an area within Marston's Pit, Cavenham Heath Quarry, Cavenham, following an evaluation which indicated the presence of prehistoric features. Two more pits were identified, with fills indicating a low level of domestic occupation and containing Iron Age pottery. Together with the features seen in the evaluation, they are a further indication of a low level of activity on the site in the Iron Age period, dispersed over a broad area (S2).
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2005 (S3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF52006 Unpublished document: Caruth , J.. 2004. Archaeological Evaluation Report: 'The Island' Marsdon Pit. Cavenham Heath Quarry., Cavenham.
- <S2> SSF52059 Unpublished document: Caruth , J.. 2005. Archaeolgical Monitoring Report: 'The Island', Marston's Pit, Cavenham Heath Quarry., Cavenham.
- <S2> SSF55368 Article in serial: Martin, E.A., Pendleton, C. & Plouviez, J.. 2006. Archaeology in Suffolk 2005. XXXXI (2).
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 29 2024 11:23AM